He declared earning $440 for 44 weeks worked during the previous year ending December 31st. According to MeasuringWorth.com, in 2018 the relative worth of $440 from 1940 was:
— $17,000.00 using the unskilled wage
— $21,100.00 using the Production Worker Compensation
— $35,500.00 using the nominal GDP per capita

Levi was 34 years old when first married and Ella 18. Minerva is widowed. They rent a house for $5 per month. According to MeasuringWorth.com, in 2018 the relative worth of $5 from 1930 was:
— $247.00 using the unskilled wage
— $304.00 using the Production Worker Compensation
— $420.00 using the nominal GDP per capita

They rent a house for $6 per month. According to MeasuringWorth.com, in 2018 the relative worth of $6 from 1940 was:
— $232.00 using the unskilled wage
— $287.00 using the Production Worker Compensation
— $484.00 using the nominal GDP per capita